“All of these issues receive partial support via guaranteed investment contracts or investment agreements” from Berkshire or some of its subsidiaries, S&P said in a statement about the Omaha, Neb.-based firm led by Warren Buffett.
Rocket Cos. gave generous stock awards to its leaders for a busy year, while Better Home & Finance awarded raises to leaders after a difficult stretch.
A New York bank says the regulator's rejection last fall is preventing it from keeping up with local nonbank lenders deploying cash-offer products.
Freddie Mac was more aggressive than its counterpart for much of the past year but March activity establishes that there's a different trend at play in 2026.
The share of seriously underwater homeowners also grew in 45 states compared to a year ago, with the South Central region most affected, according to Attom.
The percentage of investors who view the market as better than it was a year ago fell to 36% from 45% in the winter, according to a spring survey.
A rule change requiring trial modifications before other loss-mitigation options is creating workflow and liquidity challenges, especially for smaller servicers without deep resources.